Diane Dettmann is the ward-winning author of Courageous Footsteps A WWII Novel. Her debut novel was awarded Medalist Winner in the 2016 New Apple E-Book Awards and first place in the 2015 Pacific Rim Book Festival in the YA Category. The sequel, Yasu's Quest: A Tale of Triumph, was released in July 2016. Positive feedback from readers inspired Diane to write the third book, On Liberty's Wings: A Post-WWII Novel. Her award -winning series appeals to teens and adults.

Diane's grief memoir, Twenty-Eight Snow Angels: A Widow's Story of Love, Loss and Renewal, is an honest account of the heart-breaking death of her husband and the process of rebuilding her life. The book offers hope to others facing the loss of a loved one. She is also the co-a

Diane Dettmann is the ward-winning author of Courageous Footsteps A WWII Novel. Her debut novel was awarded Medalist Winner in the 2016 New Apple E-Book Awards and first place in the 2015 Pacific Rim Book Festival in the YA Category. The sequel, Yasu's Quest: A Tale of Triumph, was released in July 2016. Positive feedback from readers inspired Diane to write the third book, On Liberty's Wings: A Post-WWII Novel. Her award -winning series appeals to teens and adults.

Diane's grief memoir, Twenty-Eight Snow Angels: A Widow's Story of Love, Loss and Renewal, is an honest account of the heart-breaking death of her husband and the process of rebuilding her life. The book offers hope to others facing the loss of a loved one. She is also the co-author of Miriam Daughter of Finnish Immigrants, a story about her grandparents raising seven children in northern Minnesota during the Great Depression.

Diane has written articles for the national Women’s Voices for Change organization in New York City and the Open to Hope Grief Foundation in California. Dettmann's writing has also appeared in various national publications.

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Diane DettmannSelf doubt is the main culprit of writer's block for me. I deal with it by picking up a pen and writing long hand in a notebook. Later I reread,…moreSelf doubt is the main culprit of writer's block for me. I deal with it by picking up a pen and writing long hand in a notebook. Later I reread, revise and type it into my laptop. For some reason, writing long hand works for me when I get stuck. (less)

Diane DettmannWrite everyday. Read lots of books from a variety of genres and authors. I also subscribe to Reader's Digest, it's been an excellent resource for me…moreWrite everyday. Read lots of books from a variety of genres and authors. I also subscribe to Reader's Digest, it's been an excellent resource for me over the years. (less)

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Fly A Little Higher is Laura Sobiech's honest story of her son's determination to make a positive difference in other’s lives as he fights his own battles against osteosarcoma. Committed to not letting cancer define his young life, Zach sees hope inFly A Little Higher is Laura Sobiech's honest story of her son's determination to make a positive difference in other’s lives as he fights his own battles against osteosarcoma. Committed to not letting cancer define his young life, Zach sees hope in the darkness. I felt like I was right there with Zach and his family as they struggled through Zach's heart breaking, painful journey. A personal story of love, faith and a family's devotion to each other that reminds us that even in the darkest times of our lives there is hope....more

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